1211: I can't help it
Espn aired this show in prime time. After all, Link's influence made Espn not worried about ratings at all.
Without any show, it attracts more attention than the talk show that Link participated in.
Stephen A. Smith, who hosts this show, is also a good guy. He talked a lot with Link, and most of the talks were big questions that fans want to know.
For example, at the beginning of the show, Stephen A. Smith asked Link: "Why did you only renew your contract with the Grizzlies for one year this summer? Is it because you don't have confidence in the Memphis Grizzlies?"
As soon as this question came out, the number of viewings of the program increased instantly.
"Of course not, I will definitely retire with the Grizzlies, this is the only thing I can tell you." Link smiled, and there is no explanation for this kind of thing.
Otherwise, the more you draw it, the darker it becomes.
"So, how do you think of Dwight Howard joining the Grizzlies? Did the Grizzlies management notify you before signing the contract?" The second question is still explosive.
Many people want to know what Link would think about Howard joining the Grizzlies.
After all, that's his mortal enemy.
Now, Link will answer this question without hesitation in front of the camera.
"In fact, I was there during Dwight's interview and trial."
The reporters thought Link would say beautiful words, but they didn't know that he had revealed such explosive news without reservation!
Sure enough, this kind of program is just interesting to participate in by affordable stars!
"What!? You mean, from the beginning, you met Dwight?"
"certainly."
"Didn't you wave iron elbows at each other on the training ground?" Stephen A. Smith quipped with an exaggerated expression.
"No, maybe no more. Dwight's attitude has been very different, and we had a compelling and touching talk."
Now, the fans were even more confused.
Touching? How touching?
What did Howard say during the interview? This will become another major unsolved case in NBA history.
Afterwards, Stephen A. Smith also asked many questions related to Grizzlies' summer personnel changes.
For example, how do you view the departure of young players, what are your expectations for Ross, etc.
Link's answer also satisfied the fans' curiosity. He did not hide it, but instead expressed his true thoughts one by one.
In this way, the program went smoothly to the end.
Stephen A. Smith also asked a very standard ending question.
"The last question, Link. What do you expect from the team next season? Or, what are your goals?"
This question seems simple, but it is very important.
After all, the Grizzlies were the defending champion last season, but they changed most of the team this summer.
If the goal is set too low, you will be said to be unconfidence.
It's too high, and it will be slap in the face if it cannot be completed in the future.
Many fans thought that Link's answer would be: "At least the Western Conference Finals."
This relatively compromise answer is the safest.
However, Link stared at the camera confidently and said a few words calmly: "Four consecutive championships".
Without hesitation, he blurted out and was full of confidence.
It's like Link didn't know that the Grizzlies had changed half of the team.
All-star Dinwiddie was replaced by Rose.
Harris, who is at the maximum salary level, was replaced by brothers Green and Morris.
Harrell, who has a high praise from both fans and experts, has been replaced by Howard, who everyone calls for.
Conley and Gasol were one year older, and Randolph and Tony Allen retired.
Just this, Link actually wants to win four consecutive championships?
Link was calm, but everyone else couldn't calm down.
Link's expression didn't seem to be joking, and it made Stephen A. Smith not know how to end it.
Stephen A. Smith and Link had a good personal relationship, so they would definitely not refute or sarcastically on the spot.
But even he must admit that this goal is really too difficult!
"You are still exactly the same, Link. Four consecutive championships are something that no one can do in modern times. Now there are 30 teams in the NBA, and they have to play four rounds in the playoffs, and each round is a system of seven games and four wins. Under such rules, no one has ever won four consecutive championships." Stephen A. Smith reminded Link about the difficulty of four consecutive championships.
"Of course I know, so this is something that only Grizzlies have the ability to do." However, Link still "repentant" and continued to do his own things.
After the show ended, sure enough, the entire network exploded.
This is the first time Link has put the goal of four consecutive championships in front of everyone, but not everyone can accept this kind of thing.
Most people don’t think Link is confident. Instead, they think Link is stubborn and refuse to admit the fact that the Grizzlies are beginning to decline.
After all, even the greatest "god" has only achieved three consecutive championships twice.
Link may be able to surpass Jordan in other things, he may be able to break the 72 win record, and may be able to achieve the MVP three-game banker.
But in the winning streak, no one thinks Jordan can be defeated
Sam Smith was the first to come forward and laugh at Link: "He is really an ignorant asshole."
"Next season is likely to be the most competitive season in the past decade! In the West, the top eight teams are quite difficult to deal with! Could it be that Link really thinks Howard can still play like a superstar?"
"And, in addition to the West, the East this year is not weak at all. In the past few years, there was a saying that whoever won the Western Conference championship was equivalent to winning the championship."
"But it's different now. Even if Link really wins out of the West, he may not be able to beat the Eastern Conference team in the finals. More than a month ago, he had just fought six games with the Raptors. Next season, the Eastern Conference team will only be more difficult than the Raptors this year!"
"If Link really wins four consecutive championships, I will personally congratulate him, really. But this kind of thing will never happen. You will never see me congratulate him personally in this life."
Sam Smith posted this social media update almost the moment the show ended, and it was so time-consuming that it seemed like he was on the scene.
For the sake of Black Link, he probably kept staring at Link 24 hours a day, and probably didn't care so much about his wife.
But soon, another more popular social media dynamic emerged.
This is a response from Link, and the response is very rough and tough.
It has been a long time since people saw Link quarrel like this on social media.
"Don't you understand when you shut up? Why do you have everything? Sign up with Rose, you are a bb, and I'll be on the show."
"Don't worry, I don't need you to congratulate you. After all, Mr. President Adam Joke and Michael are already lined up to present me with awards. You don't even have the qualifications to line up! I can never do it? Sorry, there is nothing I can't do, just because I am Link, I understand!"
Link couldn't help it anymore. He kept telling himself to be a gentle person and be a good role model for his daughter.
Since her daughter was born, Link has indeed been much gentler than before.
But Sam Smith is completely arrogant!
Such people are shameless.
Jordan said earlier that if Link can win four consecutive championships, he will personally go and present the awards to Link.
So, Sam Smith is not in Link's eyes.
What a well-known reporter, Link doesn't like it at all.
This was the first time Sam Smith was criticized like this, and his old face turned green. No player had ever spoken to him like this, even Jordan did not!
Link's response made Sam Smith feel extremely humiliated, but he didn't know how to fight back. Because Link's words were so cruel, he was stunned in an instant.
Stephen A. Smith, who had just finished recording the show with Link, saw Link's updates and silently gave a thumbs up.
Link's update will definitely annoy many people again, but this is Link.
Without the courage to be enemies of the world, how could Link live so well in this cruel alliance?
Once the goal of four consecutive championships and Link's update comes out, it will definitely become popular even if there is no publicity in the new season.
No one wants to witness whether it is a joke or a miracle.
Chapter completed!